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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 872.25 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 872.25 and 396.02 is: 546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 872.25 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/872.25 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 872.25 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 345,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,426.85/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.84

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